Grounds Maintenance | Custodian - Marion Rest Area

Mission

The mission of BAC is to provide persons with disabilities with innovative services and opportunities to achieve personal success.

Job Summary

Perform Grounds Maintenance and Custodial duties at a Department of Transportation Rest Area facility efficiently and effectively.

Examples Of Essential Functions

The list of essential functions below is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this job. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs.

• Perform specified grounds maintenance support according to specified contract methods.
• Perform grounds maintenance tasks to include:
• Mow, edge, trim assigned sections of lawn
• Blow and dispose of all lawn debris in a proper manner.
• Keep Lawn areas green and healthy year-round.
• Ensure proper fertilization of grounds at scheduled intervals.
• Maintain appearance of bushes shrubs and vegetation.
• Maintain and use supplies and equipment under established procedures.
• Perform custodial work according to the specified contracted methods of cleaning.
• Cleaning responsibilities include:
• Removal/disposal of trash
• Cleaning of offices including dusting, vacuuming, and/or sweeping
• Cleaning of restrooms including mopping, disinfecting, cleaning mirrors, partitions, toilets, and sinks
• Stock paper and soap supplies
• Properly dispose any hazardous waste material.
• Pick up litter from outside foyer and grass areas.
• Maintain supplies and equipment under established procedures.
• Perform other specified custodial tasks as requested.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• None
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience working with ground maintenance equipment.
• Must be able to pass a background screening for access to the work areas.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating a zero-turn lawn mower.
  
  

**In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.**

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be able to work harmoniously in a team environment with a diverse workforce.
• Work at a reasonable pace for the job duties assigned and physical ability.
• Effective communication skills (e.g., able to effectively respond to common inquiries or complaints).
• Able to follow basic instructions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Reasoning Ability: Able to identify issues or problems, evaluate and draw valid conclusions.
• Attentive to detail for quality performance.
• If required to drive, a current drivers license and clean driving record are required. May be required to drive personal vehicle during work hours. Not all individuals will have to drive for this position.
  
  

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Physical Requirements

Requirements will vary depending on the assigned tasks. This position does require the following: repetitive lifting, push/pull, carrying, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling and prolonged standing. Will involve lifting/moving up to 40 pounds. These requirements can be met with or without reasonable accommodation.

Safety And Environmental Requirements

Work alone, with no supervision on select shifts.

Working conditions are outdoors at the work sites (e.g., ground maintenance work). Custodial work may be inside or outside.

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